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Dell Precision T3500 build

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Hello

I'm currently using a dell T3500 as my main pc, I've recently upgraded the processor to a Xeon w3565 and now wish to improve my graphics.

I'm currently using an Asus NVidia GeForce GT 610 which is quite useless but I do have a NVidia Quadro FX 4600.

I was wondering if my pc would be able to power it safely with its 525w power supply or if I would need a new one and if so what kind would be suitable

 

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The CPU requires 105 watt

the GPU 134 watt

so if you mobo is under 100 watt you should be okay but I would upgrade to a psu thats bronze or gold with about 600

  

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Nah I cant seem to find any info on my mobo apart from its different slots etc. which is a problem when

calculating power usage.

 

Something I did find on the spec sheet was that the computer can be built with a quadro fx 4000 series and in brackets states it can take cards up to 150w but I don't know if that is with a better power supply or not

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ok so basically I tried it on my old pc with a 400w power supply and it worked ok until I booted up a game, where the psu then overheated producing a burning smell, but in theory then, if it can be powered (barelu) off a 400w then the 525w should be fine no?

 

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